Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 176 Moon's Passing Away, His Last Arrangements

Time is an irreversible river; no matter how unwilling someone may be, it still flows silently forward, never stopping.

The situation on the mainland gradually stabilized, and the previously covetous Sun Moon Empire, for various reasons, postponed its plans to launch a war. The turbulent undercurrents seemed to have finally calmed down... Everything seemed to have returned to what it was a hundred years ago...

That day, Shu Yan suddenly woke up from his meditation.

He sensed something amiss in the Sea God Pavilion, and without much thought, he knew what had happened.

Shu Yan sighed softly, and with a wave of his hand, a spatial portal opened. Shu Yan stepped into it, and the silver light that had illuminated the entire space disappeared as the portal vanished, plunging the surroundings back into darkness.

Inside the Poseidon Pavilion.

Mu En lay quietly on the recliner. A short time had passed, and all of his hair had fallen out. His life force seemed to be nearing its end, and he rarely even opened his eyes. If Shu Yan and the others hadn't already known Mu En, they probably wouldn't have been able to imagine that this seemingly dying old man was the strongest student at Shrek Academy, the Limit Douluo, the Dragon God Douluo Mu En.

Elder Xuan stood quietly beside Elder Mu, along with all the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, including Yan Shaozhe, Cai Meier, Xian Liner, and Qian Duoduo.

Xuanzi stood quietly beside Mu En, his face somewhat sorrowful. His eyes, which had always been somewhat cloudy from being filled with wine and meat, were unusually clear at this moment, but deep in his eyes lay an indescribable worry and confusion. Only when he looked at the children who had all gathered outside the Sea God Pavilion did his mood improve somewhat and he found a sliver of comfort...

Outside the Sea God Pavilion, a total of sixty-seven inner court disciples sat quietly cross-legged in front of the door. Sitting at the very front was a girl of about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. The girl had an exceptional appearance and a gentle demeanor. In particular, her black eyes shone with a deep tranquility like the moonlight, making her unforgettable.

But at this moment, a deep sadness was revealed in Zhang Lexuan's tranquil eyes.

As the top disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court, she had far more contact with Mu En than the other inner court disciples present, and their bond was naturally much deeper. She was a very rational person, but she truly didn't want to accept this news. However, the facts were undeniable, and today, she could only be here to bid Mu En his final farewell.

After today, the pillar of Shrek Academy, the old man who has protected Shrek for over two hundred years, will truly become history. Zhang Lexuan's sorrow is beyond words. She gazes at the Sea God Pavilion before her, and in an instant, it feels as if she has traveled back more than ten years to the time when she was a child and was first brought to the Sea God Pavilion by Mu En...

Mu En's kindness to Zhang Lexuan was indeed immense. Perhaps some of his past decisions had greatly troubled her, but Mu En had realized his mistakes and made amends. Zhang Lexuan was bright and wouldn't forget Mu En's kindness because of these things. Moreover, she had already let go of the past, and if nothing unexpected happened in the future, she would dedicate her life to protecting Shrek Academy... After all, this place was no longer just an academy to her; it was also her home...

Thinking of this, two streams of tears flowed down Zhang Lexuan's perfect, beautiful face...

Shu Yan appeared out of thin air. He glanced at the crowd sitting cross-legged outside the Sea God Pavilion, and then stepped straight into the Sea God Pavilion.

There weren't many people inside the Sea God Pavilion at the moment; apart from Beibei and the others, there were no other outsiders.

At this moment, Moon slowly opened his eyes. His originally dull yellow eyes became extremely clear, turning into a deep blue, like the endless depths of the sea.

His gaze slowly swept over the crowd, lingering on Beibei for a moment before finally landing on Shu Yan.

Shu Yan took two steps forward, then said softly:
"Elder Mu..."

Mu En nodded slightly, gazing at Shu Yan's face, and then solemnly said:

"Shu Yan, in the name of the Sea God Pavilion Master, I will ask you one last time: are you willing to take over the position of Sea God Pavilion Master? If you are willing, I will announce immediately that you will become the new Sea God Pavilion Master. There is no need to wait, and no one will question you."

Upon hearing Mu En's words, everyone in the Sea God Pavilion felt a tremor in their hearts, but no one dared to utter a word of rebuttal.

With Shu Yan's strength and prestige, he is fully qualified to be the master of the Sea God Pavilion, and this is the result that most people want to see.

Looking into Mu En's deep, focused eyes, Shu Yan gave him the answer without much thought:

“Elder Mu, I’ve said it before, I’m not suitable to be the Sea God Pavilion Master… Sister Le Xuan, Xiao Tao, and Bei Bei, their future achievements will not be inferior to yours, they are more suitable to be the Sea God Pavilion Master than I am.”

Hearing Shu Yan's answer, Mu En was somewhat disappointed, but he was also prepared.

"Very well, very well. But after I leave, I still hope that you will take care of the academy out of consideration for our past relationship... The Sun Moon Empire's wolfish ambitions are now obvious, and the continent is destined to undergo a shocking change in the future."

“I have tried divination many times, but I have never been able to get a single clue about the future… Shu Yan, you are a successor of the gods, and you may know more than I do. I have a vague feeling that you will be an important factor in deciding the future of this world… or rather, you will be the mastermind behind it all.”

"In any case, I hope that you can always move forward firmly in the future and not get stuck in the quagmire or go astray."

At this point, Moon sighed softly, then said in a low voice:

"Life is full of disappointments, and there are only a handful of people you can truly confide in. I have dedicated my life to protecting Shrek Academy, watching batches of students grow and succeed. In my twilight years, only by looking at you can my heart prevent itself from decaying too quickly..."

"Heaven has been kind to me. Although I have regrets in my life, I am mostly lucky."

"If everything has finally come to an end, it will be a relief for me."

After saying that, Mu En looked around at everyone again. Under his arrangement, Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er, Cai Mei'er and others stepped forward one after another. Mu En had planned everything for them in the future. This was the last thing he could do for his disciples and younger generations.

Finally, Moon waved to Beibei and Tangya, who had been waiting on the side.

Beibei and Tang Ya quickly stepped forward, and the two spoke at the same time:
“Ancestor…”

Moon nodded with a gentle smile, his gaze fixed intently on Beibei and Tang Ya, as if he saw two familiar figures in them.

“Beibei, you are the only successor of my lineage. I was heartbroken when your parents died young because of their surveillance mission. But in you, I see the inheritance of the Light Bloodline. Although your Martial Soul is only a mutated power of the Holy Light Dragon and is in a semi-mutated state, it is still a good thing.”

"My ancestor is about to leave. He asked me to stabilize the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon for you. From now on, you must strive to become stronger and continue on the path of your unique Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex."

Having said that, Moon extended his old and withered hand and touched Beibei's forehead. Instantly, everyone felt the Sea God Pavilion light up for a moment, a dense golden light flashed by, Beibei groaned, and then collapsed.

Golden lightning bolts flickered on his body, and dragon roars continuously erupted from Beibei's body.

Ultimate Douluo is indeed Ultimate Douluo, especially since Mu En is one of the few Ultimate Douluos in Shrek Academy who can communicate with the Golden Tree and unleash the Sea God's Light. Even at the last moment of his life, he could still easily mobilize the power from the Golden Tree and his own body.

After doing all this, Moon's breath grew even weaker. His hands fell limply to the ground, and then he raised his eyes again to look at Tang Ya and said:
"Xiaoya, ten thousand years ago, the original Shrek Seven Devils were all disciples of the Tang Sect. But with the continuous development of soul tools and the decline of talent in the Tang Sect, the Tang Sect gradually fell into decline."

"Shrek Academy has always adhered to an impartial policy towards all countries on the continent, so the academy cannot do anything and cannot save the Tang Sect from its decline. But seeing the decline of the Tang Sect pains me. It was my instruction that Bei Bei approached you and joined the Tang Sect."

"The Tang Clan has made some progress so far. But that's still not enough. I hope that one day, the Tang Clan can be transformed back into the top power that once dominated the continent under your leadership."

"I have protected Shrek Academy all my life. Before I died, I still made this decision. Even if I am condemned afterward, I will not regret it."

Having said that, Mu En turned to look at Xuanzi and the other elders, closed his eyes, and said:

"After I leave, Xuanzi will temporarily take over as the head of the Sea God Pavilion. Shaozhe will focus on overcoming his mental issues. I will give you ten years. If you still cannot change everything after ten years, you will step down as the dean and join the Sea God Pavilion. Mei'er will take over as the dean."

"At the same time, Ti Lexuan, the girl, is the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department and has joined the Sea God Pavilion. If she is willing, she can also join the Sea God Pavilion as an elder. As for who will succeed as the Sea God Pavilion Master in the future... I think they will make the right decision themselves."

After saying this, Moon's face turned even paler, and his already weak life force flickered like a candle in the wind, as if he would disappear completely at any moment.

"As the Lord of the Sea God Pavilion, I will issue one last order."

Moon's voice came from the Sea God Pavilion and eventually spread throughout the entire Sea God Island.

From today onward, we will dedicate all our efforts to developing the Soul Guidance Department and promoting the integration of the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department. Given the high funding requirements of the Soul Guidance Department, 50% of the revenue from all Shrek City's academy businesses will be allocated to its use. If one day the Soul Guidance Department produces a God-level Soul Master, then that person will inherit the position of Sea God Pavilion Master.

"Yes—" the many elders replied respectfully.

Mu En had previously told Shu Yan that the proposal to vigorously develop the Soul Guidance Department must be put forward at an appropriate time, and his departure was undoubtedly the most appropriate time.

"The Black and White Twin Dragons, Death fallen to the underworld... Perhaps, we can truly only reunite after death..."

Moon sighed softly, then his voice suddenly amplified, and a strong golden light burst forth from his body.

“The ancestors of Shrek, Moon, have arrived.”

As the last sentence fell, Moon's body slowly floated up. In the rich golden light, his originally withered body became plump at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Nine soul rings—two yellow, one purple, three black, and three red—slowly rose from beneath Mu En. Bathed in golden light, Mu En's face had returned to its youthful appearance, bearing a four- or five-point resemblance to Bei Bei. His gentle eyes quietly swept over everyone, lingering longest on Shu Yan. Then, he smiled with relief and raised his right hand, waving slightly.

This was undoubtedly the final farewell.

Golden dragon scales sprouted from his body, quickly covering his entire form. A resounding dragon roar suddenly rang out, and the entire Sea God Pavilion instantly turned a brilliant gold. A massive golden pillar of light shot into the sky from the Sea God Pavilion, illuminating the entire Shrek Academy and even Shrek City in gold.

Mu En laughed heartily, and then his entire body transformed into a white dragon radiating a rich golden light and vanished into thin air.

Above Shrek Academy, a huge white dragon appeared, and the entire sky darkened at that moment.

Loud dragon roars echoed in the air, and the intense golden light made him feel as if he were swimming in a golden ocean.

A terrifying aura continued to spread outwards, while the intense golden light descended straight down, enveloping the entire Poseidon Island.

All creatures on Poseidon Island, including Soul Masters and even every insect, were enveloped in a faint golden mist. Everyone could clearly feel that pure light power cleansing their bodies, expelling impurities, compressing their soul power, and making it more condensed.

This was Moon's last gift to Shrek Academy. Many people had tears in their eyes, but they couldn't care about anything else. They sat down cross-legged and began to meditate.

Shu Yan walked out of the Sea God Pavilion, passing by many inner court disciples. He stood in an open space and looked up at the white dragon in the sky.

The white dragon seemed to have noticed him as well. Its massive body moved, and another loud dragon roar rang out. The terrifying dragon might accompanying the roar caused all the clouds and mist within a radius of thousands of miles in the sky to shatter and disappear instantly.

Even the most forbidden area at the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest was affected as a result.

Countless powerful soul beasts were awakened and fled in all directions. Some even raised their heads and looked solemnly to the north. The aura of the Holy Light Dragon was so powerful that it made them tremble with fear.

Suddenly, an extremely dense dark power enveloped the entire forbidden land, isolating it from the dragon's roar and might emanating from the Holy Dragon of Light.

In the center of the forbidden land, a tall figure stood alone, and there was not a single other soul beast near him... Apart from him, there was no other life.

Di Tian gazed at the north, his expression one of eerie calm, so calm that not a trace of emotion could be seen.

But after a moment, a look of surprise flashed in Di Tian's eyes. After taking one last deep look at the north, he didn't linger any longer and his figure disappeared from the spot...

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(End of this chapter)